How much fiber is enough?

About 30 grams of fiber each day is a good minimum goal. That’s at least 5 servings of vegetables and fruit plus at least three small servings of whole grains. (1 serving of whole grains is one slice of whole-wheat bread, or ½ cup of oatmeal, or ½ cup brown rice.)

Go Slowly at First

Eating very large amounts of fiber (more than 60 grams a day) or suddenly increasing your intake may lead to some digestive discomfort. Add fiber-rich foods to your diet slowly, and drink plenty of water.

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